Urban Interiors -So Fresh and so clean

I spent a lot of time at home over Thanksgiving. I had a great time, but felt like I was surrounded by --stuff. So it was so refreshing today to find several interiors that are modern and uncluttered. This is my goal for the new year. To create clean, beautiful white space.


My favorite thing about the room above is although it is white, the room looks comfy and approachable and I love the bright pillows!




I love the fact that the patterned tile floor is the focal point of this bathroom and I love the sink.


The wide plank floors here are lovely. And this table is so simple and great for a sunroom. These photos were found on http://emmas.blogg.se/ --beautiful danish style!

Gotta Have: L'Aviva Home

Beautiful home textiles and objects from la viva home.

Kreative Blogger Award

Little Ol' Me has been awarded the Kreativ Blogger award! When I started this blog I didn't think I would be blog addict but I am! It is a great outlet and a lot of fun!

Here are the rules to follow:
1. Thank the person who nominated you for the award.2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.3. Link to the person who nominated you for the award.4. Name 7 things about yourself that people may not know.5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.7. Leave a comment on each

* I've never met Myisha, but she is my virtual sis! Thanks! I admire your business sense, work and just dig ya!

*Things you may not know about me: I love going to the beach; I hate being cold;I spent last night cleaning poop out a high chair; My first love was my Black 83 Toyota Supra; I am very grossed out by gum smacking and seeing gum in general; I have a birthday coming up soon; I love Margaritas.

*My nominations are:
http://briannamccarthy.blogspot.com/
Look at her art and you'll know why.

http://createtressphotography.blogspot.com/
She's cute. She's vegan. She's fly. She's talented.

http://greenhousequeen.blogspot.com/
Luckily in addition to her blog, I call her all the time for herbal remedies.

http://www.thinkandgrowchick.com/
This young sis has much success in her future.

http://mitzimoments.blogspot.com/
A successful sis who makes me proud to be a Rattler.

http://lifechef.blogspot.com/
She can cook her a** off and she's nice!

http://lotusofwadiarts.blogspot.com/
She exudes creativity

I LOVE My Hair

One of my favorite bloggers, Andrea from Fly Girl blog, has opened a new online store celebrating our fabulous hair! Check out her site http://www.ilovemyhair.com/ and her beautiful art.

Queen Michelle

First Lady Michelle Obama does December Glamour. I love her. Swoon, swoon.

What's been up?

Sometimes the timing of things in life is so funny. I spent the end of the summer gearing up for the fall and winter seasons to promote my urban paper and kianicole websites-making updates to the sites, getting in 'promo' mode, coming up with new products-- and then something happened. I got an opportunity-something I have been wanting for years- something I have been planning for but something that timing wise, was unexpected. And because of this, I have had to let a lot of my 'plans' go.

Through September I kept up a facade of productivity, but by October, even that was dwindling.

I haven't been able to stay on my A game, or even my B game.

Why? Well, first of all I have been mentally exhausted. Worse than I can ever remember, barring a pregnancy. My usually crazy multi-tasking brain has been spinning like a broken computer. I haven't been able to process new information and my brain has been zapped. I haven't been full of new ideas or crativity. My immuse sytem has been run down. I haven't really felt like talking to many of my friends, just really kind of felt hibernating. People close to me have asked if I was depressed. Naw, not depressed just kind of in an energy reserve mode.

Second, the time I have had has been devoted to this new project.

So, hopefully soon this crazy period will end. I'm anxious to get my focus back and prepare for 2010. I'm hopeful that really good things are close on the horizon and I'm confident that hopefully, when I emerge from my little hole, I'll be energized and ready to go again with a big, new project to announce. I hope y'all that haven't heard from me for a while will understand and meet me for brunch or lunch or something like that. Until then, peace and love.

Kia

PS Ever had your plans change suddenly and unexpectedly? How did you cope? Leave a comment.

Boxing Kitty

Y'all know I LOVE african prints especially in a contemporary cut. That said,
I'm happy to have found Boxing Kitty (via clutch mag). Her clothes are completely
cute and be sure to check out designer Maya Lake's bio.

Think and Grow Vintage

By virtue of the blogger community, I have met some pretty fabulous women. I want to introduce you to one: Ms. Courtney from Think and Grow Chick. She just opend an Etsy store selling vintage clothing and you should totally support her: Why you may ask?

• She's an ambitious Howard U student!
• She has an awesome blog. (Umm...make sure you check out the interview she did with me...)
• She's found some wonderful pieces for resell in her shop.
• She's a complete cutie and totally rockin' these clothes (see photo)

I hope to do an extended interview with her soon, but for now, check out her shop.